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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… of their illnesses worse (e.g., dehydration due to nausea and vomiting). Symptoms of severe heat-related illness … of mild to moderate heat-related illness: Headache Nausea Weakness Irritability Light-headed or dizziness … away. Get them out of the heat and remove their clothes. Use a fan or spritz them with cool water. Offer them …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that cause cancers of the anus, cervix, mouth and throat, penis, … are approved by Health Canada, with HPV9 approved for use in both sexes, and HPV2 approved for use only in females. Gardasil®9 (HPV9) is provided free to …

Rabies immune globulin and vaccine

… immediate, short-term protection against the virus that causes rabies. RabIg contains large amounts of antibodies … immune system makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses. Rabies vaccine provides long lasting protection … The vaccine is made from killed rabies virus and cannot cause rabies. In B.C., the rabies vaccine is provided free to …

Cyclospora infection cyclosporiasis

… Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora parasites. What are the symptoms? … (often explosive) diarrhea Abdominal cramps and bloating Nausea Flatulence (gas) Occasional fever Loss of appetite … Help stop the spread of germs For information on the use of antibiotics, visit: Do Bugs Need Drugs at …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… keep longer as it destroys many of the microbes that can cause spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not … This problem is very serious since these pathogens can cause more than just short-term diarrhea: Toxigenic E.coli can cause permanent kidney damage or, in some cases, death …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus … gattii (C. gattii) . This document is about the disease caused by C. gattii . Cryptococcus lives on trees and in the … distribution of the fungus. It is not possible or even useful to test trees in specific neighbourhoods. The fungus …

Your babys immune system and vaccines

… system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that enter … Only a very small part of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several …

Pertussis whooping cough

… or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis bacteria (germs). People of any age can … get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage … make it hard to take a breath. In babies, pertussis can cause periods of apnea in which their breathing is …

Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… arm, leg or other body part. This kind of infection can cause gangrene – the death of tissue in a part of the body. What causes necrotizing fasciitis? Necrotizing fasciitis is caused by a number of different bacteria. One of these is …

Facts about chickenpox

… Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually a … chickenpox will die from the infection. Chickenpox can cause birth defects if the mother gets chickenpox while she is … the itching. Prevent the spread of infection by using a household cleaner to wash any clothing or other items soiled …